Mass Casualty Incidents
As the military saying goes, “Prior planning prevents poor performance.” This phrase can be applied to preparing for mass casualty incidents. Check this page for articles and resources on ensuring you and your department are ready for the unexpected, as well as the latest updates on major incidents in the United States and across the world.
MedStar’s Matt Zavadsky and NASEMSO’s Dia Gainor discuss traffic incident management and EMS’s role in multi-agency response after 133 vehicle pileup
Breaking down police, fire rescue, EMS roles in a traffic incident management system
Brian Hupp, director of EMS at the Maury Regional Medical Center, joins the podcast to discuss tabletop MCI exercises
Ryland Ward rode in a fire truck from University Medical Center in San Antonio to his home in Sutherland Springs
The drenching rainstorm that triggered the disaster cleared out and was no longer a hindrance as searchers made their way across a landscape strewn with boulders
NFPA 3000, Standard for Preparedness and Response to Active Shooter and/or Hostile Events, was processed as a provisional standard
Authorities blamed a truck driver for allegedly trying to cross the tracks just ahead of the oncoming train, part of which burst into flames after the collision
Brittany Speer set up a triage area at the concert after the shooting and was recognized with a Medal of Courage
As the country struggles to make sense of the massacre in Las Vegas, it’s important that those who responded are not overlooked
The survivors raised more than $40,000 to assemble 1,000 baskets as a gesture of appreciation
Find important bleeding control products that can be used for incidents involving a single patient to dozens of casualties
FBI El Paso Division officials are stressing to area leaders of schools, places of worship and private companies as shootings continue to increase nationwide
For the second year, more than 150 cyclists paid tribute to the victims of the Dec. 2, 2015, mass shooting
EMTs Shannon Muttram and Colby Jackson helped paramedic Callen Daquioag treat other victims of the shooting despite being shot themselves
By working together to combat acts of mass violence, public safety agencies will save more lives
The militants opened fire from four off-road vehicles on worshippers inside the mosque during a sermon, blocking off escape routes by blowing up cars
Boston EMS said they have procedures to respond to shootings, but a security expert said it may not be enough
Both rescuers and local residents alike stood atop the remains of apartment complexes, looking through the rubble
Turkey dispatched emergency aid to northern Iraq as officials expressed their “deep sadness” at the tragedy
Our co-hosts talk about what EMS professionals need to do in order to prepare for a mass shooting
Husband and wife EMS providers Mike and Jamie Shaw said they are haunted by images of the blood-soaked scene
Torie McCallum’s sister-in-law, who was pregnant, and her two nieces and nephew died in the shooting
Officials thanked Sutherland Springs EMS providers for helping ensure speedy treatment of the wounded
The expectation of civilians to respond to emergencies has expanded from care of close friends and family to caring for bystanders and stopping attackers
The gunman, dressed in black tactical gear, fired an assault rifle as he walked down the center aisle during worship services
Authorities said a man walked into the First Baptist Church and began shooting, killing multiple people and wounding others
The three hours of recordings released Friday provide a clearer picture of how firefighters and emergency medical crews responded
This AMR crew was working the night a gunman opened fire on 22,000 Las Vegas concert attendees
Users of the free 911 CDMX app can now get sound and vibration alerts for any quake strong enough to threaten damage in the city
The rented Home Depot van drove onto a busy bicycle path and struck several people, then the driver emerged from the vehicle screaming
Michaels said he wanted to give back to those who protected the city during the shooting
Officials said the death toll could rise as many of those who escaped have suffered extensive burns
As we face more and different disasters, communities must consider the special needs of the pediatric portion that makes up one quarter of the population
